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Buying A Second Home As A First Home: What To Know

January 25, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Many first-time homebuyers are having a difficult time finding the right purchase. Therefore, a new trend is catching on. Some people are renting in the city, where property values are more expensive. Then, they buy a vacation home in the suburbs. Is it smart to buy a second home as a first home?  The Advantages Of Buying A Vacation Home First There are several advantages that come with buying a vacation home as a first home. First, buying a vacation home in the suburbs is usually less … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Interest Rates, Second Home, Vacation Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets, Commerce Department data on building permits issued, and housing starts. The National Association of Realtors® reported on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. National Association of Home Builders: Builder Confidence Falls One Point Supply chain issues and rising inflation concerned builders surveyed about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Housing Market, Jobless Claims

How Can Parents Help Their Children Buy A Home?

January 21, 2022 by Rilian Ball

One of the most common dreams is homeownership; however, the cost of buying a house is rising quickly, and many children cannot afford to buy a house even after they finish school. They might be encumbered with student loans, and they could have a difficult time finding a job. Fortunately, there are ways parents can help their adult children buy a home. Help Children Build A Healthy Credit History As Early As Possible One of the biggest factors involved in an application for a home loan is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Building Tips Tagged With: Homeownership, Mortgage Tips, New Home

What Financial Preparations Should I Make Before Applying For A Mortgage?

January 20, 2022 by Rilian Ball

Getting a mortgage isn't an easy thing to do. Before a lender will put down tens of hundreds of thousands of dollars, it wants to know that the borrower can handle the loan so that it will get paid back. to this end, there are three things that a potential homebuyer can do to prepare for the mortgage approval process. Managing Debts For many homebuyers, managing their credit score is the biggest challenge. Mortgage lenders like buyers with strong credit. While getting strong credit usually isn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Applying For A Mortgage, Home Mortgage Tips, Homebuyer Tips

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